Nothing hits quite like sinigang on a cold, rainy day. Here are some restaurants serving creative and comforting takes on the Filipino sour soup.
There are certain foods we reach for when we’re feeling down, whether that’s due to circumstances beyond our control or simply because the weather has been gloomy lately. Everyone has their own version of comfort food, but for many Filipinos, nothing hits quite like a good bowl of sinigang. We’ll always have a soft spot for the home-cooked versions we grew up with, but restaurants have plenty of delicious iterations worth trying, too. We’ve rounded up some great sinigang spots to visit the next time you’re feeling blue or when skies are looking particularly gray.
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Sinigang na Beef Short Rib & Watermelon by Manam
Manam has built a reputation for putting playful twists on Filipino favorites, and its Sinigang na Beef Short Rib & Watermelon is one of those dishes that has stayed on people’s minds. The rich, fall-off-the-bone beef short rib gets a refreshing contrast from the watermelon, adding a touch of sweetness to the soup’s signature sour kick. It’s still recognizably sinigang, just with a little something extra going on in every spoonful.
Manam has multiple branches across Metro Manila, including Makati, BGC, Quezon City, Pasig, Mandaluyong, Manila, San Juan, and Parañaque
Wagyu Sinigang by Made Nice
Sometimes, comfort food comes with a little bit of luxury. Made Nice’s Wagyu Sinigang takes the familiar sour soup and gives it the Wagyu treatment. The tender, richly marbled beef adds a deeper, meatier flavor to the broth, making this a bowl of sinigang for days when you want to indulge. It has all the comforting qualities you expect from the dish, with a slightly more dressed-up personality.
Made Nice is located at the Ground Floor (Unit 122) of Joya Lofts & Towers, Plaza Drive corner Amorsolo Drive, Rockwell Center, Makati
Kurobuta Sinigang by Mamou
Mamou may be known for its steak, but its Kurobuta Sinigang deserves some attention too. Made with premium Kurobuta pork, the dish offers tender, flavorful meat immersed in the sour, savory broth Filipinos know and love. It’s rich without losing that familiar sinigang tang, which means you’ll want to keep going back for another bowl.
Mamou has multiple branches across Metro Manila, including Serendra BGC, Rockwell, Podium, and Ayala Malls Manila Bay
Sinigang Paella with Grilled Liempo by Neil’s Kitchen
For those who like their Filipino food with a side of creativity, Neil’s Kitchen takes sinigang somewhere completely different. Its Sinigang Paella with Grilled Liempo brings the sour and savory flavors of the beloved soup and transforms it into a paella-inspired rice dish, topped with smoky, juicy grilled pork. It sounds unexpected, but it works; you get the comforting flavors of sinigang in every bite, minus the slurping.
Neil’s Kitchen is located in Westgate, Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa
Sinigang na Corned Beef by Sentro 1771
Sentro 1771 has long been serving its own takes on Filipino classics, and its Sinigang na Corned Beef remains one of its most recognizable dishes. Instead of the usual cuts of pork or beef, the restaurant uses tender corned beef that gives the soup an extra savory, slightly salty character. Paired with the sour broth and vegetables, it’s a familiar bowl of sinigang with a twist that still feels right at home.
Sentro 1771 has multiple branches across Metro Manila, including Greenbelt 5, One BGC, and Capitol Commons
Banner photo courtesy of Made Nice
Frequently Asked Questions
You can try sinigang at Manam, Made Nice, Mamou, Neil’s Kitchen, and Sentro 1771. These restaurants offer different takes on the Filipino sour soup, from classic-style bowls to more creative interpretations.
Manam serves Sinigang na Beef Short Rib & Watermelon, Made Nice offers Wagyu Sinigang, Mamou has Kurobuta Sinigang, Neil’s Kitchen puts the flavors into a Sinigang Paella with Grilled Liempo, and Sentro 1771 serves Sinigang na Corned Beef.
You can order Wagyu Sinigang at Made Nice, located at Joya Lofts & Towers in Rockwell Center, Makati City.
Neil’s Kitchen serves Sinigang Paella with Grilled Liempo at its Westgate, Alabang location. The dish brings the sour and savory flavors of sinigang into a rice dish topped with grilled liempo.
Sentro 1771 serves Sinigang na Corned Beef and has branches in Greenbelt 5, One BGC, and Capitol Commons.
